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Wavy-barred Sable

Pyrausta nigrata

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Insecta (Insekten)
Order
Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)
Family
Crambidae
Genus
Pyrausta
Species
Pyrausta nigrata (Wavy-barred Sable)

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Olivbrauner Zünsler
Pyrausta despicata
Least Concern
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Purpurroter Zünsler
Pyrausta purpuralis
Least Concern
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Small Purple & Gold
Pyrausta aurata
Least Concern
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Scarce Crimson and Gold
Pyrausta sanguinalis
Critically Endangered
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Scarce Purple & Gold
Pyrausta ostrinalis
Near Threatened
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Silver-barred Sable
Pyrausta cingulata
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wavy-barred Sable?
The scientific name of Wavy-barred Sable is Pyrausta nigrata. It belongs to the genus Pyrausta.
What is the conservation status of Wavy-barred Sable?
Wavy-barred Sable (Pyrausta nigrata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Wavy-barred Sable live?
Wavy-barred Sable is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Sweden.
What family does Wavy-barred Sable belong to?
Wavy-barred Sable (Pyrausta nigrata) belongs to the genus Pyrausta, which is part of the taxonomic family Crambidae.
What kingdom does Wavy-barred Sable belong to?
Wavy-barred Sable (Pyrausta nigrata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Wavy-barred Sable?
The closest relatives of Wavy-barred Sable in the genus Pyrausta include Olivbrauner Zünsler, Purpurroter Zünsler, Scarce Crimson and Gold, Small Purple & Gold, Silver-barred Sable.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Pyrausta — 7 Species

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Olivbrauner Zünsler
Pyrausta despicata
LC 🐾
Purpurroter Zünsler
Pyrausta purpuralis
LC 🐾
Scarce Crimson and Gold
Pyrausta sanguinalis
CR 🐾
Small Purple & Gold
Pyrausta aurata
LC 🐾
Silver-barred Sable
Pyrausta cingulata
VU 🐾
Scarce Purple & Gold
Pyrausta ostrinalis
NT
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Wavy-barred Sable
Pyrausta nigrata
NT
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